What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Hi-Way Distributing Corporation of America?
Job Description: Buyer
As a Buyer you are responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, or equipment for Hi-Way Distributing. Your responsibilities include Planning, Researching, Negotiating, and Preparing purchase orders.
Essential Duties: and Responsibilities:
-Planning: Identifying the company’s needs based on demand and choosing the quantity of the products to purchase to maintain inventory levels for current products.
-Researching: Looking into possible item selections, evaluating product performance.
-Negotiating: Negotiating deals with suppliers, wholesalers, and brands to get the best product price.
-Maintaining Relationships: Building and maintaining good working relationships with suppliers to effectively negotiate.
-Staying up to date: Staying aware of changes that may affect supply and demand.
-Resolving problems: Addressing any issues that may arise with the merchandisers or suppliers.
-Preparing purchase orders: Submitting purchase orders to established vendors.
-Communicating: Asking for vendor quotes/proposals, writing clear/professional emails, and speaking to vendors over the phone.
-Work with the warehouse to correct any issues to include receiving issues.
-Double Check receiving paperwork and enter receipts.
-Work on product and new category Planograms.
-Work with sales reps on new product ideas, flyers, planograms.
-Work with vendors on inventory, backorder issues, and pricing problems.
-Evaluate new products for consideration.
-Visit shows to work with current vendors, find new vendors, and products.
-Route incoming orders between shipping brokers and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-1 year experience as a buyer preferred
-Math Skills to compare different prices from suppliers
-Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook)
-Must be able to multitask and prioritize task
-Ability to retain and utilize product knowledge
-Ability to be flexible
-Must be able to maintain a positive attitude while under pressure
-Able to stand for long periods of time
-Ability to negotiate
-Ability to read and write English
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills
-Diligent and punctual
-Good Physical strength and Stamina
-Ability to pay attention to detail
-Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
-Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000
